Lofa Tatupu?

biloxi-indian · 02-14-2012, 06:35 AM

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Former Seattle LB Lofa Tatupu visited the Saints Monday. He did not play in 2011 after being released shortly after lockout ended

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Supertek · 02-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Remember seeing this guy play. Should be a good choice and a start to a revamped defense

dizzle88 · 02-14-2012, 06:41 AM

Kinda on the back 9 of his career though, I thought he'd retired to be honest, I want Dunbar to start

biloxi-indian · 02-14-2012, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Kinda on the back 9 of his career though, I thought he'd retired to be honest, I want Dunbar to start

Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe!

subguy · 02-14-2012, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe!

Good points

Danno · 02-14-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe!

Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine.

CharityMike · 02-14-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine.

Whatever it was, you should probably add about .10 sec + to that now since he is older and has had knee issues. Sounds slower than Shanle to me, NO THANKS.

biloxi-indian · 02-14-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine.

Lofa Tatupu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pre-draft measurables (USC Pro Day) 4.73/40.

papz · 02-14-2012, 07:02 AM

As long as expectations are dampened... like training camp fodder. I can still remember the lengthy discussion we had on him last year... people wanted him to come in and start right away after two big knee surgeries and go figure no one signed him. We tend to fall in love with names as fans... I'm not convinced he has any speed left to make any sort of significant contribution... even on special teams.

jeanpierre · 02-14-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by papz

As long as expectations are dampened...people wanted him to come in and start right away after two big knee surgeries and go figure no one signed him. We tend to fall in love with names as fans...

Now this is a good point...

Sometimes there are better players who become free agents because of money and draft status committed to a player ahead of said free agent on a depth chart elsewhere.

One thing I really have liked about Payton is that for the most part, he plays his best players, especially on offense...

02-14-2012, 06:35 AM	#1
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Lofa Tatupu? @JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora Former Seattle LB Lofa Tatupu visited the Saints Monday. He did not play in 2011 after being released shortly after lockout ended More; http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ts-the-saints/

02-14-2012, 07:06 AM	#4
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by dizzle88 Kinda on the back 9 of his career though, I thought he'd retired to be honest, I want Dunbar to start Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe!

02-14-2012, 07:07 AM	#5
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,099	Originally Posted by biloxi-indian Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe! Good points

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by biloxi-indian Same measurements and age as Vilma, although Tatupu is a bit slower at 4.71 in the 40. The key measurement...he most likely is cap friendly. Competition maybe! Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by Danno Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine. Whatever it was, you should probably add about .10 sec + to that now since he is older and has had knee issues. Sounds slower than Shanle to me, NO THANKS.

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Remember seeing this guy play. Should be a good choice and a start to a revamped defense

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Kinda on the back 9 of his career though, I thought he'd retired to be honest, I want Dunbar to start

02-14-2012, 05:02 PM	#8
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by Danno Where did you read that? He timed a 4.83 at the combine. Lofa Tatupu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pre-draft measurables (USC Pro Day) 4.73/40.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	As long as expectations are dampened... like training camp fodder. I can still remember the lengthy discussion we had on him last year... people wanted him to come in and start right away after two big knee surgeries and go figure no one signed him. We tend to fall in love with names as fans... I'm not convinced he has any speed left to make any sort of significant contribution... even on special teams. Halo and FinSaint like this.

02-14-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by papz As long as expectations are dampened...people wanted him to come in and start right away after two big knee surgeries and go figure no one signed him. We tend to fall in love with names as fans... Now this is a good point... Sometimes there are better players who become free agents because of money and draft status committed to a player ahead of said free agent on a depth chart elsewhere. One thing I really have liked about Payton is that for the most part, he plays his best players, especially on offense...

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